Some Small School Hidden Gems in the SEMO Area

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Prep Girls Hoops Missouri takes a look at a group of talented players who are hidden gems in the SEMO area.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1902389' first='Holly' last='Haynes'] (Charleston): A 5'2" 2028 point guard who caught our attention at the Saint Louis University Team Camp in June. She is a dynamic offensive player with good quickness and strength with the ability to create her own shot off the dribble. She was able to either get into the lane or get to her spots on the floor without being sped up. She could score in the lane through traffic and also knock down a step-back 3-pointer off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1309444' first='Lily' last='Oliver'] (Twin Rivers): A 6'1" 2027 forward who is one of the top small school post players in the SEMO area. She does a good job of taking advantage of her height and strength in the post. She establishes good position and she can score with a nice shooting touch off the glass. She is also very mobile and she passes well out of a double team. She was a Class 2 All-District player last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Kaelyn Decker (Oak Ridge): A 5'8" 2028 guard who is an excellent multi-sport athlete in the area. She is an outstanding softball player who has already given a commitment to the University of Louisville. On the basketball court, she was an All-Conference and All-District performer who can really stuff the stat-sheet. As a sophomore, she averaged 20 points, five rebounds and three assists a game. She had a high game of 38 points against Class 1 state finalist Delta.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='886553' first='Mauriona' last='Menley'] (Dexter): A 2027 wing player who is a very skilled and versatile player who can excel at the guard or forward positions. She has good length and athleticism to score and rebound around the basket. She can also knock down 3-pointers off the catch and off the dribble.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1219295' first='Ivy' last='Benson'] (Twin Rivers): A 5'11" 2028 forward who forms a very talented front line along with her 6'1" teammate [player_tooltip player_id='1219295' first='Ivy' last='Benson']. She is a very skilled player who operates well in the high post as a passer and a shooter from 15 feet. She is also very active inside with her ability to score and rebound. She can post up well and score on a variety of moves around the basket, including an up and under.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->